ISLAMABAD: In a major relief to the masses, Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel and electricity on Monday.
Addressing the nation on Monday, PM Imran said announced to reduce prices of diesel and petrol by Rs 10 per litre and electricity prices by Rs5 per unit.
He also announced that these prices will not be revised until next federal budget.
The Prime Minister also announced to award internship to all jobless graduates worth 30,000 rupees per month. He said 26,000 scholarships, costing 38 billion rupees will be given to students.
Imran Khan said he believes in an independent policy in the best interest of the people of Pakistan.
The Prime Minister said all IT companies and freelancers will be entitled to zero tax regime. He also announced to withdraw capital gain tax on IT startups.
He said we are going to import two million tons of wheat and gas from Russia, while we have a better understanding of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
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He said his recent visits to China and Russia will have a far-reaching impact on the country’s economy.
Imran Khan said he believes in an independent policy in the best interest of the people of Pakistan.
He urged the people to not vote for a party, whose leader is involved in corruption as such parties cannot pursue an independent foreign policy.
Regarding amendments in the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act, the Prime Minister said this law was introduced in 2016 and his government is only amending the law to eliminate fake news, indecent content, especially the child pornography on social media.
He said around 94,000 cases are pending before the Federal Investigation Agency regarding harassment of women and indecency. He said only 38 of them have so far been decided, which shows the lacuna in law to deal with such acts. He said mafias are busy in blackmailing in the name of freedom of expression.
Imran Khan said credible journalists are a great asset for the country and they should be happy that PECA law will help end fake news.
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